Top 20 Dark Anime To Watch
Looking for an anime that will leave you feeling disturbed, uncomfortable, or even traumatized? Well, look no further! Here are 20 anime that are so dark, they’ll make you question your sanity.
1. Berserk
One of the most brutal and violent anime ever created, Berserk tells the story of Guts, a mercenary who wields a giant sword and is haunted by a dark past. The world of Berserk is filled with demons, monsters, and human cruelty, and the series doesn’t shy away from showing the darkest aspects of humanity.
2. Monster
A psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end, Monster follows Dr. Kenzo Tenma, a brilliant neurosurgeon who saves the life of a young boy named Johann Liebert. However, Tenma soon realizes that he has made a terrible mistake, as Johann grows up to become a serial killer.
3. Another
A horror anime that will make you think twice about stepping foot in a school, Another takes place in a cursed high school class where a student dies every year. The class is determined to find the cause of the curse and break it, but their efforts may be in vain.
4. Perfect Blue
A psychological horror anime that will make you question reality, Perfect Blue follows Mima Kirigoe, a pop singer who decides to leave her group and pursue a career as an actress. However, Mima soon begins to lose her grip on reality as she is stalked by a fan and begins to see herself in disturbing visions.
5. Uzumaki
A horror anime that will make you afraid of spirals, Uzumaki takes place in a small town that is cursed by spirals. The townspeople begin to experience strange and disturbing events, and they soon realize that they are trapped in a nightmare from which there is no escape.
6. Midori
An experimental anime that is not for the faint of heart, Midori tells the story of a young girl who is abused and exploited by the adults in her life. The anime is graphic and disturbing, and it is not for viewers who are easily offended.
7. Hellsing Ultimate
An action-packed anime that is full of violence and gore, Hellsing Ultimate follows Alucard, a vampire who works for the Hellsing Organization, a group that hunts down vampires and other supernatural creatures.
8. Death Note
A psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat, Death Note follows Light Yagami, a high school student who finds a notebook that has the power to kill anyone whose name is written in it. Light decides to use the notebook to rid the world of criminals, but his actions have unintended consequences.
9. Junji Ito Collection: Tomie
An anthology of horror stories from the mind of Junji Ito, one of the most popular horror manga artists in Japan. The stories in the collection are all disturbing and unsettling, and they are sure to give you nightmares.
10. Human Chair
Another story from the Junji Ito, Human Chair tells the story of a man who becomes obsessed with the idea of turning himself into a human chair. The story is grotesque and disturbing, and it is not for viewers who are easily disgusted.
11. Happy Sugar Life
A psychological thriller about a young woman who kidnaps a little girl and keeps her as her own. The anime is disturbing and unsettling, and it is sure to make you question the true meaning of love.
12. Elfen Lied
An action anime that is full of bloodshed and violence, Elfen Lied tells the story of Lucy, a young woman who is a Diclonius, a mutant with horns and telekinetic powers. Lucy is hunted down by the government, and she must use her powers to survive.
13. Talentless Nana
A mystery anime that will keep you guessing until the very end, Talentless Nana takes place at a school for gifted students. However, one of the students is actually a killer who is targeting the other students.
14. Wonder Egg Priority
A psychological thriller anime that follows four girls who are given the opportunity to revive someone they have lost by going into their dreams. However, the eggs they are given contain the darkness of their hearts.
15. Madoka Magica
A magical girl anime that is much darker than it appears on the surface, Madoka Magica follows a group of girls who make a contract with a magical creature called Kyubey. However, they soon learn that the contract comes with a terrible price, and they must fight to survive.
16. Higurashi: When They Cry
A psychological horror anime that takes place in a small village where a series of strange and disturbing events begin to occur. The anime is full of twists and turns, and it will keep you guessing until the very end.
17. Serial Experiments Lain
A psychological anime that explores the nature of reality and identity, Serial Experiments Lain follows a young girl who becomes obsessed with the Wired, a virtual reality network. The anime is full of cryptic messages and symbolism, and it will leave you thinking long after the credits roll.
18. Ergo Proxy
A dystopian anime that takes place in a world where humans live in domed cities and are served by robots. The anime follows Re-l Mayer, an inspector who investigates a series of murders that appear to be the work of robots.
19. Texhnolyze
A cyberpunk anime that takes place in a decaying city where people are forced to rely on cybernetic implants to survive. The anime follows a man who loses his arm and must get a cybernetic replacement in order to live.
20. Neon Genesis Evangelion
A psychological anime that explores the themes of depression, anxiety, and self-worth. The anime follows a group of teenagers who are forced to pilot giant robots to fight against aliens.
These are just a few of the many dark anime that are out there. If you are looking for an anime that will challenge you and make you think, then I encourage you to check out these titles. However, be warned: these anime are not for the faint of heart.
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